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New G930F, wish to downgrade FW

Hi, I'm in the US and I received my new S7 G930F International today with baseband G930FXXU1DQB1, Android 7.0 and wish to downgrade to Marshmallow 6.01, where can I find the proper FW for this?
From what I've been able to find so far I have this,
XX = COUNTRY CODE (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom)

jkeuclid said:
Hi, I'm in the US and I received my new S7 G930F International today with baseband G930FXXU1DQB1, Android 7.0 and wish to downgrade to Marshmallow 6.01, where can I find the proper FW for this?
From what I've been able to find so far I have this,
XX = COUNTRY CODE (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom)
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Hi mate
Use an app like PhoneInfo to find out what is your active CSC , this will tell you what country is the firmware from
You can flash the firmware of any country you want , just make sure that its CSC has the country specific features you need ( like Wif calling or VoLTE)

MAX 404 said:
Hi mate
Use an app like PhoneInfo to find out what is your active CSC , this will tell you what country is the firmware from
You can flash the firmware of any country you want , just make sure that its CSC has the country specific features you need ( like Wif calling or VoLTE)
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Thanks @MAX 404, I'll check that out and will post back once I know.

jkeuclid said:
Thanks @MAX 404, I'll check that out and will post back once I know.
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Here are the shots...

jkeuclid said:
Here are the shots...
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Hi mate
You have and unbranded Panamanian firmware
My question would be is it working good in the USA , are you missing any carrier option like wifi calling or VoLTE?
If not you can use any of the 6.0.1 from here (TPA)
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?r=TPA&v=&q=g930f&exact=1
Here you use Odin and i would use AP, BL , CP and CSC ....not quite sure if you could use home_csc to save your data, using CSC will factory reset your phone....i would use that option
This option here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvq2-XRisDI
Downgrade your phone and save your data but is not a 100% downgrade as it does not flash the bootloader and the modem.......
Why you want to downgrade anyhow?

MAX 404 said:
Hi mate
You have and unbranded Panamanian firmware
My question would be is it working good in the USA , are you missing any carrier option like wifi calling or VoLTE?
If not you can use any of the 6.0.1 from here (TPA)
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?r=TPA&v=&q=g930f&exact=1
Here you use Odin and i would use AP, BL , CP and CSC ....not quite sure if you could use home_csc to save your data, using CSC will factory reset your phone....i would use that option
This option here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvq2-XRisDI
Downgrade your phone and save your data but is not a 100% downgrade as it does not flash the bootloader and the modem.......
Why you want to downgrade anyhow?
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Hi @MAX 404, thanks for that link, it's a genuine PITA sifting thru all of the firmware over there. I'm with Consumer Cellular (AT&T) and the reason for the downgrade (6.01), I want to just root (CF-Auto-Root) without a custom recovery atm.
Also, things seem to be running fine with this firmware, data etc. though I haven't used it much. I don't use WiFi calling so have no real need for that. Curious, though what would be a better or closer firmware other than Panama as I have to admit I'm a bit overwhelmed with the sheer number of firmware choices.

jkeuclid said:
Hi @MAX 404, thanks for that link, it's a genuine PITA sifting thru all of the firmware over there. I'm with Consumer Cellular (AT&T) and the reason for the downgrade (6.01), I want to just root (CF-Auto-Root) without a custom recovery atm.
Also, things seem to be running fine with this firmware, data etc. though I haven't used it much. I don't use WiFi calling so have no real need for that. Curious, though what would be a better or closer firmware other than Panama as I have to admit I'm a bit overwhelmed with the sheer number of firmware choices.
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Know makes sense...
All of them are pretty much the same no big difference other than what i mention and that some of them may upgrade sooner than others....
Check UK unbranded , is good and maybe a little closer
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?r=BTU&v=&q=g930f&exact=1
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jkeuclid said:
Hi @MAX 404, thanks for that link, it's a genuine PITA sifting thru all of the firmware over there. I'm with Consumer Cellular (AT&T) and the reason for the downgrade (6.01), I want to just root (CF-Auto-Root) without a custom recovery atm.
Also, things seem to be running fine with this firmware, data etc. though I haven't used it much. I don't use WiFi calling so have no real need for that. Curious, though what would be a better or closer firmware other than Panama as I have to admit I'm a bit overwhelmed with the sheer number of firmware choices.
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Pick the newest one of the 6.0.1
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=8CDD4CDBC73111E69215FA163EE8F90B

MAX 404 said:
Know makes sense...
All of them are pretty much the same no big difference other than what i mention and that some of them may upgrade sooner than others....
Check UK unbranded , is good and maybe a little closer
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?r=BTU&v=&q=g930f&exact=1
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Pick the newest one of the 6.0.1
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=8CDD4CDBC73111E69215FA163EE8F90B
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Yep, got the 12/2016 ver, thanks Max.
Question, is there a logical reason why there isn't a more USA proper ver?

jkeuclid said:
Yep, got the 12/2016 ver, thanks Max.
Question, is there a logical reason why there isn't a more USA proper ver?
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Yes, In the USA they do not have the G930F ( exynos chipset) they comercialice the snapdragon version.....with a lock bootloader
Myself i think the one you got is better
That is why you do not have a G930F USA firmware

MAX 404 said:
Yes, In the USA they do not have the G930F ( exynos chipset) they comercialice the snapdragon version.....with a lock bootloader
Myself i think the one you got is better
That is why you do not have a G930F USA firmware
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You know, I never thought of that shame on me, makes total sense. I will try out the UK stuff today, will let you know.

jkeuclid said:
You know, I never thought of that shame on me, makes total sense. I will try out the UK stuff today, will let you know.
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it happens mate
Good luck , let us know how it goes

MAX 404 said:
it happens mate
Good luck , let us know how it goes
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Quick question, just so I'm square on this, I read somewhere but forgot where, how these files are handled, in their respective slots, CSC, CP, BL, AP but what is done if at all of the "HOME" file?
Edit: I found that it should be ignored and just use the regular CSC file, I do opt for a full wipe anyhow.

jkeuclid said:
Quick question, just so I'm square on this, I read somewhere but forgot where, how these files are handled, in their respective slots, CSC, CP, BL, AP but what is done if at all of the "HOME" file?
Edit: I found that it should be ignored and just use the regular CSC file, I do opt for a full wipe anyhow.
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Hi
That is right , you should use home_csc only if is the same one that is in your phone and you want to keep the user date , with CSC you will wipe the phone and have a clean install...better that way

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Update in anstehe Country?

Hello all
I am from switzerland. Now i own a SM-G970f Model (exynos). Now i will sell it and buy the sm-g970 variant from China. (Or better unlocked US Variant SM-G970U?) It should work here in switzerland, Right? But the seller in China thought, that i dont can install Updates over the air...
Is there a Solution for it? Download international Software from sammobile and Flash it trought Odin? Or which Software i will use that works in my area and phone doesnt Break?
Trank you very much all

soulbreeder83 said:
Hallo all
I am from switzerland. Now i own a SM-G970f Model (exynos). Now i will sell it and buy the sm-g970 variant from China. It should work here in switzerland, Right? But the seller in China thought, that i dont can install Updates over the air...
Is there a Solution for it? Download international Software from sammobile and Flash it trought Odin? Or which Software i will use that works in my area and phone doesnt Break?
Trank you very much all
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Flash Hing Kong Rom via Odin 3B patched and ur good to go.

Thank you. And what's that? 3B patch? Were i can find this Hongkong rom? Will i find the right room in future to? Sorry I'm not a developer!! ? Should i better buy US Variant? SM-G970U?

Can u help me please? Help for dummies?! ?

Chimera Tool says it can change CSC on note 20 ultras

So I was searching on google and saw that ChimeraTool has the note20 Ultra on their list now.
Did anyone try ChimeraTool before? Seems like 3 models are posted:
SM-N986N, SM-N986U1, SM-N986U
https://chimeratool.com/

knowledge_6 said:
So I was searching on google and saw that ChimeraTool has the note20 Ultra on their list now.
Did anyone try ChimeraTool before? Seems like 3 models are posted:
SM-N986N, SM-N986U1, SM-N986U
https://chimeratool.com/
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Cost too much.

west2cool said:
Cost too much.
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if it does it correctly and cleanly, it might be worth it for some people.
thinking of doing it once I get my device brought over from Korea with the KOO CSC

knowledge_6 said:
if it does it correctly and cleanly, it might be worth it for some people.
thinking of doing it once I get my device brought over from Korea with the KOO CSC
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If it has KOO already, why would you change it? Do you mind sharing where you purchased it from? Thanks!

Why doesnt dialing the service code to change the csc work on your models?

Feel free to spend 70 euros on it and report back

Have you tried using the Mysterious Dev CSC changer? (Using theme app to change the CSC)
I used that successfully on N9860 to change from TGY to BRI. I'm guessing it should be possible on N986N to get KOO.

knowledge_6 said:
So I was searching on google and saw that ChimeraTool has the note20 Ultra on their list now.
Did anyone try ChimeraTool before? Seems like 3 models are posted:
SM-N986N, SM-N986U1, SM-N986U
https://chimeratool.com/
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Works only till July security patch. Spoke to them over chat.

androidlover287 said:
Feel free to spend 70 euros on it and report back
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people just spent over 2000 on this phone... what's another 100? haha

roryh86 said:
If it has KOO already, why would you change it? Do you mind sharing where you purchased it from? Thanks!
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from the Samsung store downtown Seoul.. My brother is bringing it back to Canada so I want to change it to XAC

Curious if samfirm + odin still works...

roryh86 said:
Have you tried using the Mysterious Dev CSC changer? (Using theme app to change the CSC)
I used that successfully on N9860 to change from TGY to BRI. I'm guessing it should be possible on N986N to get KOO.
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Can i have the apk link ,ive got note 20 ultra hk version can i change to uk ?

alandd86 said:
Can i have the apk link ,ive got note 20 ultra hk version can i change to uk ?
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You can only change CSC to one from the same Model phone, for example my N986B Note 20 Ultra was running EVR, which is a UK carrier CSC, and I changed it to BTU which is an unlocked UK CSC
I don't believe the HK model supports any UK CSC

alandd86 said:
Can i have the apk link ,ive got note 20 ultra hk version can i change to uk ?
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No you cannot. You can only choose between TGY and BRI. Or Chinese CHC. TGY is the best of the three if you don't care about voice recording. TGY also has Smart Call (Spam ID/Hiya). BTU is an Exynos model not Snapdragon.

knowledge_6 said:
from the Samsung store downtown Seoul.. My brother is bringing it back to Canada so I want to change it to XAC
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I have the Korean version, and same thing looking to change it to XAC or any Canadian CSC, have you found a solution yet? I tried flashing through odin, failed.

*Detection* said:
You can only change CSC to one from the same Model phone, for example my N986B Note 20 Ultra was running EVR, which is a UK carrier CSC, and I changed it to BTU which is an unlocked UK CSC
I don't believe the HK model supports any UK CSC
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I have a H3G UK note 20 ultra. Can I change it to BTU? or the unlocked CSC. Quite new to this

knowledge_6 said:
So I was searching on google and saw that ChimeraTool has the note20 Ultra on their list now.
Did anyone try ChimeraTool before? Seems like 3 models are posted:
SM-N986N, SM-N986U1, SM-N986U
https://chimeratool.com/
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Can i ask what csc can change to n986n

just makes the user feel more at home knowing the csc is changed to his home country. usually accomplished while sitting in front of the fireplace while it's snowing

Is there anyone that use that? It's work?

Hello all,
I am new here..
I have SM-N986N, Can i change the CSC to SM-N986B as I am living in India and with this firmware i am unable to make conference calls from my device.
Hope you will reply.
Thanks in advance.

Contacts not visible

Hi there,
I am from NZ and I imported a Snapdragon model of Note 20 Ultra 5G from Hongkong or Taiwan. The model number is SM-N9860
I have my contacts saved at either using the country code +64 or by just adding a 0 in front.
In my previous phone, both of these styles just worked fine and the name used to display when someone called me. However, now....it's so random. Some of my contacts call me and all that is displayed is a number. Does anyone have a solution for this annoying problem?
In short, I am needing to edit the contact details of my saved contacts
Thanks

nz029 said:
Hi there,
I am from NZ and I imported a Snapdragon model of Note 20 Ultra 5G from Hongkong or Taiwan. The model number is SM-N9860
I have my contacts saved at either using the country code +64 or by just adding a 0 in front.
In my previous phone, both of these styles just worked fine and the name used to display when someone called me. However, now....it's so random. Some of my contacts call me and all that is displayed is a number. Does anyone have a solution for this annoying problem?
In short, I am needing to edit the contact details of my saved contacts
Thanks
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I had this problem when I flashed Firmware CHC (Open China), I believing same is the problem in BRI (Taiwanese) Firmware as well. Flash yourn phone with latest TGY ) Hong Kong firmware and it will be fine.
Sent from my SM-N9860 using Tapatalk

farehmani said:
I had this problem when I flashed Firmware CHC (Open China), I believing same is the problem in BRI (Taiwanese) Firmware as well. Flash yourn phone with latest TGY ) Hong Kong firmware and it will be fine.
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Thanks a lot for your response. This seems logical as you have correctly identified BRI and all
I am keen on flashing it with TGY Firmware. But before that, I would like to know the possible implications of doing that. And then I would like to know the process if you don't mind please

nz029 said:
Thanks a lot for your response. This seems logical as you have correctly identified BRI and all
I am keen on flashing it with TGY Firmware. But before that, I would like to know the possible implications of doing that. And then I would like to know the process if you don't mind please
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No problems you will face, not even Knox will trip and void your warranty. Download official TGY from Samfirmware.com and flash it through odin.
Also TGY is a kind of international version like firmware. You'll love it.
Sent from my SM-N9860 using Tapatalk

farehmani said:
No problems you will face, not even Knox will trip and void your warranty. Download official TGY from Samfirmware.com and flash it through odin.
Also TGY is a kind of international version like firmware. You'll love it.
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I am not a tech-savvy person
What's the difference in TGY and BRI? What would I love about TGY?
And how do I change the firmware. There are not enough tutorials on YouTube
Thanks

SM-N9860 OneUI 5.0 beta

Hi! Has anyone gotten the OneUI 5.0 beta on their N9860 N20 Ultra 5G? I'm on the TGY CSC and even tried using a VPN to switch to other Members regions and have had no luck so far.

No, it's not available yet. Checked this morning.

kazimali25 said:
Hi! Has anyone gotten the OneUI 5.0 beta on their N9860 N20 Ultra 5G? I'm on the TGY CSC and even tried using a VPN to switch to other Members regions and have had no luck so far.
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The wait is almost over Thursday night snapdragon Android 13 landed so shouldn't be too long now!

N1NJATH3ORY said:
The wait is almost over Thursday night snapdragon Android 13 landed so shouldn't be too long
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Never buy this TGY, CHC or BRI variants of any Samsung's phone. Very very slow in updates.

kazimali25 said:
Never buy this TGY, CHC or BRI variants of any Samsung's phone. Very very slow in update
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Well, that's the price you pay for performance! Snapdragon is awesome. if you find it too slow why not change the CSC to Korea or stateside ?

Is it possible that we can change CSC of SM-N9860 to Korea or US ?

kazimali25 said:
Is it possible that we can change CSC of SM-N9860 to Korea
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Yes, it is! As long the firmware is Snapdragon, not Exynos you will be fine I'm pretty sure all the info is here on XDA you will need to research it. it should be pretty straightforward as I've done it tons of times UK firmware changed to Germany CSC (Exynos) So i get quicker updates on my Note 9 & my Note 10+ 5G I haven't changed my Snapdragon Note 20 Ultra 5G as of yet been so busy i will change it soon as i would like to unlock all bands on my Note 20 Ultra 5G!

kazimali25 said:
Never buy this TGY, CHC or BRI variants of any Samsung's phone. Very very slow in updates.
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Can I flash US Unlocked firmware to my N9860? Or will I end up bricking my device? Both of them are Snapdragon Variant

Harrt said:
Can I flash US Unlocked firmware to my N9860? Or will I end up bricking my device? Both of them are Snapdragon Variant
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Yes, you can brick your phone. Because the US version only single sim and N9860 dual sim, different hardware and software.